Brent Crude
Brent Crude Oil
Current
$89.45
Change
+0.47%
Signal
Domain
Risk & Currency
Current Assessment
Rising Brent widens India's current account deficit, pressures the rupee, and feeds through to CPI within one to two months via fuel and transport costs - a headwind for RBI's inflation target and for consumption-linked sectors. Falling Brent is a broad tailwind for India, one of the few large economies that benefits meaningfully from cheaper oil.
Watch level: Above $90/bbl turns meaningfully negative for India's twin deficits.
About This Indicator
The global benchmark price for crude oil. India imports roughly 85% of its oil needs, so Brent is a direct input into the current account deficit, inflation, and the fiscal math of the Indian government.
Publisher
ICE Futures
Frequency
Real-time
Type
Leading
Sector Impact
When Brent Crude RISES
When Brent Crude FALLS
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Historical Data
| Date | Value | Change | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | $89.45 | +$0.42 | +0.47% |
| 30 July 2026 | $89.97 | -$0.77 | -0.85% |
| 29 July 2026 | $87.96 | +$3.87 | +4.60% |
| 28 July 2026 | $86.63 | -$1.73 | -1.96% |
| 27 July 2026 | $89.05 | -$7.73 | -7.99% |
| 24 July 2026 | $91.98 | -$8.71 | -8.65% |
| 23 July 2026 | $93.34 | -$0.73 | -0.78% |
| 22 July 2026 | $94.20 | +$3.19 | +3.51% |